Sports club and organisations are offering assistance to members of their local community during the Coronavirus outbreak. Here is our list of sports clubs and organisations by county:
(To add a club, please email sport@oceanfm.ie)
DONEGAL
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Ballyshannon
If you find yourself needing assistance – be it collecting and delivering groceries, prescriptions or any other such daily essentials, just let us know and we can arrange help. It doesn’t matter if you are not a member of the club. We have a club full of volunteers who will be happy to help out the local community. Contact William Doogan (087-2799855), Lisa McTernan (086-2338636), Sabrina Brosnan (086-8241297), Patricia McShea Hill (087-6874389), John Rooney (086-2587793) or message us on our Facebook page.
Bundoran GAA Club
If anyone is looking for help to collect shopping , medicines, fuel,daily needs etc, Réalt na Mara GAA Club in Bundoran is here to help.Please spread the word . Our three coordinators are: Pat Walsh 087 9142748, Brian McEniff 087 2244432, Michael McMahon 086 8706841.
Kilcar GAA Club
Kilcar Parish Council in conjunction with CLG Chill Chartha have come together in this time of need and put together a Free Home Delivery Service for those in the parish wishing to avail of it. Services presently available are pickup and delivery of shopping/urgent supplies, collection and delivery of medication, posting of mail or if you just want to chat we are here to listen. Deliveries will be left at your door in keeping with the current guidelines and the protocol of keeping at least two meters distance will be enforced We are working n with the shops below where you can ring in your order, the order will be collected and delivered to your house, disinfect all products/packaging and MOST IMPORTANTLY after handling products wash your hand thoroughly. Byrne’s Foodstore Kilcar: 074 97 38344 & Centra Kilcar: 074 97 38492.
Killybegs GAA Club
If there is anyone in the local community that are uneasy about leaving their homes at this time (Club member or not) who need any groceries, prescriptions or any other help in the coming weeks please contact Baker on (087) 832 8259 or any club official. We have lots of club members that are more than happy to help out.
St Naul’s GAA Club
We are here to support our community during this unprecedented time .
Please let us know if you or someone you know, needs assistance with shopping for groceries or medicines . We will be happy to lend a hand .
Please contact any of the following:
Ethel Quigley 087 9782106
Mary Coughlan 0868330202
Joe Brennan 0871202900.
SLIGO
Ballisodare United FC
Club coaches, committee officials and members are available to help vunerable or elderly members of the local community with their grocery/fuel/medical prescription needs. Simply contact the club via their social media platforms (Twitter & Facebook) or email ballisodareunitedfc@gmail.com.
Bunninadden GAA Club
If people need any assistance in the coming weeks or know of people who may do, please contact some of the numbers below and we will try and help out. We encourage all in our community to stay safe and heed the warnings and advice of the authorities.
Bunninadden GAA COVID-19 Response Contacts:
David Killoran 086-812 7799
Keith Henry 086-335 7182
John P. McGettrick 087-929 5514
Kevin Doohan 087-924 2730
Barry Gilhooley 087-672 6826.
Cartron United FC
Cartron United club members are offering to help people in the area with local grocery/fuel deliveries. The Centra Shop in Cartron will take orders for delivery for anyone vulnerable or isolated. Call the shop on 071-9145530 or contact the club directly Cartron via their Facebook page.
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club
In keeping with the national show of extraordinary community spirit right now, Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA is offering to help in whatever way we can. Anyone who seeks assistance with deliveries etc can contact us through the numbers provided below. Stay Safe.
Mullinabreena:
Ollie Lee. (087) 798 1827
Eugene Henry (087) 244 7098
Coolaney:
Rose Maloney (086) 465 8877
Padraig McGourty (086) 810 6431
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point GAA Club
DRP GAA Club members are available every evening this week from 7-8pm to assist anybody who needs a delivery of groceries/fuel from their local shop. Two shops are participating in this with us: Carney Checkout & Collins, Rathcormac. Simply call either store and place your order. A club member will be happy to deliver the order to your home that evening. Here are the numbers;
Carney Checkout 0719173004 or 0878267967
Collins, Rathcormac 0719141891
Eastern Harps GAA Club
If anyone is self-isolating and needs deliveries of food, coal, gas or medications we are offering to assist local businesses with this. Please contact the business directly to make arrangements and they will get in touch with us if needed. Tansey’s Centra Gurteen is 071 9182030 and Gurteen pharmacy is 071 9182940. We will also assist Supervalu Boyle and Ballymote, Brogans and Currids pharmacists, or wherever we are needed.
Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA Club
We would like to offer anybody in our Parish that is self-isolating because of the Covid-19 virus outbreak the chance to have someone get the day-to-day essentials that you need to get by so you don’t have to leave your home. Simply make contact with any of the local businesses listed below by phone. The chosen business will contact a Club representative. A Club member will collect your essentials and drop them to your door. No charge – no waiting – no direct contact if you so wish.
Centra Enniscrone 096 36417
Queenan’s Checkout Enniscrone 096 37002
Gala Enniscrone 096 36108
The Hilltop Culleens 096 36245
Enniscrone Pharmacy 096 36568
Igoe Meats 096 36888
Halmac Hardware 096 36889
Shamrock Gaels GAA Club
The club continues to offer help to those in the community who need it during the current covid-19 crisis. If you need help in collecting or delivering medicines, groceries or any other essential needs do not hesitate to contact directly any of the volunteers listed or contact the co-ordinators, Lauri Quinn on 087 2684044 or Marina Swan on 086 8589048.
Sligo Rugby Club
Sligo Rugby Club have a wide membership and would like to offer our help to anyone in the community reluctant to leave their homes at this time. Our volunteers from the senior teams and club membership are available to help anybody in the community with collection and delivery of any essentials and prescriptions. If you know of someone who might be interested in availing of this service please let us know. Just contact our Crisis Volunteers’ Co-ordinator John 086 253 5602 and we’ll take it from there.
St Molaise Gaels GAA Club
If there are any vulnerable people in the community that require assistance, or if you are living outside the area and are concerned for someone in the area that might need help getting food, fuel, or other necessities such as prescriptions etc. please contact us on 087 654 0140. We have a team of volunteers ready, willing and able to help.
Tourlestrane GAA Club
We have set up a group to help people in the parish given the challenging times ahead. We have named it the Tourlestrane Action Group – Our aim is help in the following confidential manner
1) the elderly who are afraid to go out
2) the sick and those who are self isolating
3) those that maybe cocooned
4) new residents to the parish
5) ordinary folk who are afraid to go out
6) help people who require assistance completing a moratorium form or simply seeking financial advice.
LEITRIM
Allen Gaels GAA Club
if anyone needs help, with a lift, collecting items from shops, hardware, pharmacy or anything else or possibly just a chat please contact club officers below and we will be willing to help out in any way.
Pauric Keane 086 8527875
Padraig Kenny 086 330 1979
Neil Nolan 0876674978
Dromahair GAA Club
As a club we want to support our members & community in whatever way we can through this difficult time. Do not underestimate the value and significance of a thoughtful telephone call or message of support to a vulnerable member of our community. Please be mindful when making contact with a vulnerable member of our community that they may be scared and weary of people calling to the house or someone who is unknow to them (no matter how good your intentions are). If anyone is looking for help/guidance around their social welfare entitlements at this time, please PM Tracey Kelly (Healthy Club Officer/ Guidance Counsellor) who will try guide you in the right direction. See some pictures for reference also & also details of some free supports for exam students. Please don’t hesitate to contact any member of our club executive or our Healthy Club team – Tracey Kelly, Denise McDermott, Michael Clancy, Rory Kelly and Seàn Kelly.
Drumkeerin GAA Club
If you need help or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the club for help. Be it a lift to the town or doctors, supplies delivered or just a chat. We are here to help in any way. You can call 0876349685 or 0877785838.
Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club
We are coordinating a volunteer service that will help connect club volunteers with vulnerable members of our Community and surrounding areas who may need support at this time. If you are aware of anyone who may be vulnerable or in need of support, please let them know that this service is available and club volunteers can safely help with delivery of shopping, prescriptions or other supplies as required and in confidence. The contact numbers are:
086 8179786 Ciaran Sheridan
086 8511410 Dominic Kelly
086 8842925. Barbara Bryne.
Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher GAA Club
Glenfarne/Kilty GAA and the Rainbow Ballroom of Romance Glenfarne Co. Leitrim are coordinating a volunteer service that will help connect volunteers with vulnerable members of our Community and surrounding areas who may need support at this time. If you are aware of anyone who may be vulnerable or in need of support, please let them know that this service is available and our volunteers can safely help with delivery of shopping etc. Please use any of the following numbers to make contact: Community Support Helpline 0719650473, Rainbow Ballroom 0719856831,; Noel Cullen 0861295547 or Joe Cullen 0873652570.
Melvin Gaels GAA Club
Melvin Gaels are providing help to anyone in the local community, member or non-member, who needs assistance with collecting prescriptions, groceries or any other essential needs. Contact one of our Health and Wellbeing Committee or through our Facebook page. Mary 086 1583114, Ciara 087 9079962, Katherine 087 2870086.
To add a club, please email sport@oceanfm.ie.
